Munaishe’s music speaks for him no matter the language used
Thohoyandou based artist Munaishe Chikuvadze performs songs in eight African languages including isiXhosa, isiNdebele, tshiVenda, Shona and Swahili, among others.
POLOKWANE – “My music speaks for me no matter what language I use because I am still able to pour out my soul and engage with listeners.”
These are the words of multilingual musician Munaishe Chikuvadze who performs in a multitude of African languages.
The 28-year-old is based in Thohoyandou and is a gifted singer and songwriter.
Munaishe recently got the chance to perform a one-man show for guests at a gathering of tourism industry professionals at the Park Inn by Raddison Polokwane.
The muso has succeeded in establishing his own music academy where he teaches people how to play the guitar and mbira as well as how to sing.
He discovered his love for music at a young age and started playing musical instruments such as the piano, guitar, mbira, percussion and violin in 2014.
Munaishe can sing in up to eight African languages that include Shona, Swahili, tshiVenda, Chewa, Fon, isiXhosa, isiNdebele, Chichewa as well as English and Portuguese.
He is well know for his singing talent and often performs at Jazz festivals, classical concerts, weddings, conferences and other cooperate functions.
“What I enjoy most about what I do is the interaction with the audience. I don’t talk much in during my performance,” he said.
Munaishe said his inspiration comes from international R&B artists and local traditional musicians.
He told the Polokwane Review that he aspires to perform on the world stage one day.
Munaishe is on Facebook (Munaishe Chikuvadze) where he shares his music.
